Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ADB0A0
RGB
173, 176, 160
HSL
71, 9%, 66%
HSB
71, 9%, 69%
CMYK
2, 0, 9, 31
LAB
71, -3, 8
LCH
71, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 116
XYZ
39, 42, 39
LUV
71, -1, 12
HWB
71, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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